Kelly Dawson

Kelly Dawson is a writer, editor, and media consultant with more than a decade of experience in the lifestyle space. Her work has been published in nearly every major shelter magazine in the United States. She's a longtime contributor to Dwell and Architectural Digest, and her work has also appeared in Martha Stewart Living, Afar Magazine, Cup of Jo, Vox, Bon Appetit, McSweeney's, Apartment Therapy, Domino, and Refinery29.

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Space of the Week: An L.A. Family Can Serve Up a Party at This Bright and Airy Bar

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Pure Salt Interiors made sure this house could handle the job of entertaining.

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Space of the Week: A Seaside Bathroom Takes on the Nautical Look in a Modern Yet Timeless Way

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This space has us dreaming of summer escapes to the shore.

Space of the Week: A Designer Gutted Her Kitchen—Then Made It Feel Like an English Cottage

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One brilliant IKEA hack introduces tons of charm.

Space of the Week: A Formerly Dark Dining Room Gets a Light and Bright Makeover

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The designer moved into her childhood home and made it her own.

Space of the Week: This Staircase Gallery Wall Is a True Work of Art

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Two empty nesters gave their staircase a nostalgic twist.

Space of the Week: This Charming Green Powder Room Is a Lesson in Choosing Tile (and Wallpaper!)

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This renovation is proof that patience almost always pays off.

Space of Week: This Cozy, Under-the-Stairs Reading Nook Maximizes Unused Space

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Designer Bria Hammel ensured that this “Southern preppy” home would be special.

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Space of the Week: This Beautiful Renovated Kitchen Is the Result of One Couple's Design Compromises

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Blue-and-white ceramic tiles provide the balance a kitchen (and couple) needs.

Space of the Week: This Breakfast Nook Was Designed to Feel Like an Italian Vacation

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Mix-and-match patterns give it sun and fun.

Space of Week: This Cozy, Under-the-Stairs Reading Nook Maximizes Unused Space

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Designer Bria Hammel ensured that this “Southern preppy” home would be special.

Space of the Week: This Beautiful Renovated Kitchen Is the Result of One Couple's Design Compromises

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Blue-and-white ceramic tiles provide the balance a kitchen (and couple) needs.

Space of the Week: This Breakfast Nook Was Designed to Feel Like an Italian Vacation

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Mix-and-match patterns give it sun and fun.

Space of the Week: This Moody Home Bar Proves the Power of Tile

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Sometimes it’s nice not to gather in the kitchen.

Space of the Week: This Reading Room Was Made to Feel Like It's Under a Whimsical Canopy

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The designer put wallpaper in an unexpected place.

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Space of the Week: One Designer's 'California Mudroom' Makes the Case for a New Type of Closet

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She calls it her home’s front desk.

4 Smart Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel

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Without sacrificing style.

Space of the Week: This Soothing Bedroom Shows How to Make Mismatched Wood Tones Work

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This transformation embraces imperfections.

Space of the Week: This Beachy Bedroom Puts a Patterned Spin on Coastal Style

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Take a home decor vacation from the winter doldrums.

Space of the Week: A Boring, Builder-Grade Entryway Gets Tons of Charm Thanks to Clever DIYs

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Elegant holiday decor greets you the moment you step inside.

Space of the Week: A YouTuber Trades in Her Bold Style to Create a Serene Bedroom

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Now this is how you design a relaxing bedroom.

Space of the Week: A Laundry Room Steals Space From a Nearby Bedroom to Make Life Easier

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No more schlepping loads of laundry to the garage.

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Space of the Week: This Historic Bathroom Was Upgraded With a Jaw-Dropping Archway, Patterned Tiles, and Paint

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Every little detail makes a lasting impression.

Space of the Week: Sage Green Paint and Olive Wallpaper Bring the Outdoors Into This Family's Mudroom

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This one feature gives the room so much depth.

Space of the Week: An Outdated Kitchen Gets a Timeless, European Cottage-Inspired Makeover

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It’s a lesson in small-space design.

A Quick Guide to Tile Patterns, According to an Interior Designer

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Here's how to choose the right patterned tile for any space, from backsplashes to flooring, so that it makes a lasting impact.

Space of the Week: Whimsical Wallpaper Adds Personality to This Hardworking Mudroom

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This narrow room sneaks in tons of storage.

Space of the Week: Sarah Sherman Samuel's Basement Guest Room Makeover—and the One 'Easy' Project She Always Leaves to the Pros

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Her new guest room is a visitor’s dream.

Space of the Week: This At-Home Office Gives Beach Vibes a Cool Confidence

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Make WFH feel more like a staycation.